Los Angeles County / Fire Department
Agency file
The Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2025, this agency had 5,432 employees with median total compensation of $226,568; the highest distinct record was $856,800.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 5,432 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($226,568) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $418,527 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $14,622. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
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Record list
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Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Joseph Cuzynski works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Joseph earned $246,455 in 2025.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Richard Maes works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Richard earned $246,161 in 2025.
Senior Information Systems Analyst/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Tuan Bui serves as a Senior Information Systems Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $246,125.
Hazardous Materials Specialist II/Fire Department
George Wang works as a Hazardous Materials Specialist II for Fire Department. George earned $246,013 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager III/Fire Department
Christine Estrada is a Administrative Services Manager III at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $245,991.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Brian Mccarthy holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $245,927.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Elijah Donoso-Sifuentes holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $245,908.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shelby Hall works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Shelby earned $245,872 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Moises Sanft Jr holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $245,866.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Michael Munoz holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $245,774.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Gregory O'Neill serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $245,681.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Stephen Quezada holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $245,637.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Marc Pacheco is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $245,623.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Kevin Romero is a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $245,533.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Garrett Bartholomew serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $245,463.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Kenneth Brechtelsbauer is a Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $245,459.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Malik Crenshaw works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Malik earned $245,394 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Jonathan Cavuto is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $245,355.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Gregory Berger holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $245,344.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Casey Taylor serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $245,100.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Shawn Gratland works as a Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Shawn earned $245,025 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Eric Gass works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Eric earned $245,014 in 2025.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Matthew Shafer serves as a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire. Their 2025 pay totaled $244,803.
Administrative Services Manager III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Rachel Lara serves as a Administrative Services Manager III. Their 2025 pay totaled $244,701.
Community Services Liaison/Fire Department
Maria Grycan holds the role of Community Services Liaison at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $244,649.
Ocean Lifeguard Specialist/Fire Department
Joseph Decker Iii holds the role of Ocean Lifeguard Specialist at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $244,511.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Raymond Monteon serves as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour). Their 2025 pay totaled $244,493.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Braxton Smith holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $244,203.
Plumber Supervisor/Fire Department
Flavio Montoya Jr holds the role of Plumber Supervisor at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $244,167.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Esteban Garcia is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $244,145.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Byron Davila works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Byron earned $244,132 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Ryan Siebert works as a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Ryan earned $244,026 in 2025.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Winovitch holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $243,669.
Fire Captain (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Tim Vanderlip works as a Fire Captain (56 Hour) for Fire Department. Tim earned $243,593 in 2025.
Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire/Fire Department
James Jacobson is a Captain, Lifeguard Services, Fire at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $243,224.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Amparan holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $243,219.
Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour)/Fire Department
John Jauregui holds the role of Fire Fighter Specialist (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $243,208.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Mitchell Johnson holds the role of Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $243,046.
Hazardous Materials Specialist III/Fire Department
At Fire Department, Hoang Ly serves as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $243,040.
Fire Fighter (56 Hour)/Fire Department
Justin Wommack is a Fire Fighter (56 Hour) at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $242,925.